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as in controllers
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system
the controls for the player are well marked
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2
as in hands
the ability to direct the course of something
after the tail fell off, the plane went out of the pilot's control firefighters keeping control of the blaze
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as in operations
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
control of manufacturing operations was given to a new manager with fresh ideas
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
teachers are responsible for the students under their control
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as in regulates
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you must learn to control your temper
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as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
he controlled himself only with the greatest difficulty in the face of his opponent's insulting remarks
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as in rules
to exercise authority or power over
circumstances often control the choices we make in life
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as in operates
to look after and make decisions about
during the period that she controlled the company it was highly profitable
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Recent Examples of controls
Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Consequently, every knowledge worker must adopt a risk management mindset, constantly assessing the potential blast radius of their prompts and acting as a steward of their company’s data, controls, and compliance obligations.
—Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The government has had to deploy millions of dollars and reintroduce some exchange controls to fend off further depreciation on the peso in the past week.
—Nicolle Yapur, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The 189,000-square-foot Cleveland County facility produces advanced valves, actuators, clutches, and controls for automotive, truck and off-road vehicles, according to Solero’s website.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
These experts are helping design parental controls and safety guidelines.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
New Zealand’s government reiterated its commitment to upholding strict firearms controls, while future diplomatic exchanges are expected to observe more rigorous legal vetting procedures.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents can adjust scrolling, personalization, and direct messages through ChatGPT parental controls.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Or are these turnovers just growing pains for a young offense led by a 23-year-old quarterback working the controls of a new system?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
But if the president controls the FCC, will speech be free?
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s not one plant gene that controls the whole process.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Modest Target, Bigger Ambition Beijing’s climate play is less about the exact percentage of emissions reduction at home, and more about who controls the infrastructure, resources, and financial systems of the global transition.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Anssi Kärkkäinen, Director General of the National Cyber Security Centre Finland (NCSC-FI) told the outlet that ownership of data cables always involves a risk and as critical infrastructure, whoever controls them has access to their data traffic.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Typically the party that controls Washington fares worse during midterm elections, which, depending on the scale of its losses, can limit a president’s ability to implement the party’s agenda.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Which team controls the strike zone better could go a long way in determining this series.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This process is what truly controls the reaction rate.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
To implement explicit content settings, turn on or off parental controls in device settings.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Consequently, every knowledge worker must adopt a risk management mindset, constantly assessing the potential blast radius of their prompts and acting as a steward of their company’s data, controls, and compliance obligations.
—Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The government has had to deploy millions of dollars and reintroduce some exchange controls to fend off further depreciation on the peso in the past week.
—Nicolle Yapur, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The 189,000-square-foot Cleveland County facility produces advanced valves, actuators, clutches, and controls for automotive, truck and off-road vehicles, according to Solero’s website.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
These experts are helping design parental controls and safety guidelines.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
New Zealand’s government reiterated its commitment to upholding strict firearms controls, while future diplomatic exchanges are expected to observe more rigorous legal vetting procedures.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents can adjust scrolling, personalization, and direct messages through ChatGPT parental controls.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Or are these turnovers just growing pains for a young offense led by a 23-year-old quarterback working the controls of a new system?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the body by the brain’s pineal gland which partially controls the sleep-wake cycle.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
But if the president controls the FCC, will speech be free?
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s not one plant gene that controls the whole process.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Modest Target, Bigger Ambition Beijing’s climate play is less about the exact percentage of emissions reduction at home, and more about who controls the infrastructure, resources, and financial systems of the global transition.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Anssi Kärkkäinen, Director General of the National Cyber Security Centre Finland (NCSC-FI) told the outlet that ownership of data cables always involves a risk and as critical infrastructure, whoever controls them has access to their data traffic.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Typically the party that controls Washington fares worse during midterm elections, which, depending on the scale of its losses, can limit a president’s ability to implement the party’s agenda.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Which team controls the strike zone better could go a long way in determining this series.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This process is what truly controls the reaction rate.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controls
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Southwest Airlines Flight 2493 was waiting to take off on San Diego International Airport’s Runway 27, when controllers cleared a Cessna Citation private jet to land on the same runway, CNN reported at the time.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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While essential personnel, such as controllers and technicians, would remain on duty, many supporting FAA staff would face furloughs, which would delay hiring and training pipelines.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The land changed hands as developers pitched grand ideas to no avail.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Drug Enforcement Agency announced 617 arrests and over $12 million in currency and asset seizures during a concentrated effort to dismantle Sinaloa Cartel operations in the US and abroad.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the United States, Barack Obama was on his way to reëlection, his campaign driven by the largest social-media and data-analysis operations in political history.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Minnesota and Illinois are considering bills that would grant rideshare workers comparable collective bargaining powers.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Luminate’s sales, streaming and airplay data powers Billboard’s charts.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bifidobacterium boosts the immune system, balances inflammation, regulates metabolism and helps to digest certain carbohydrates and dietary fibers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Water regulates body temperature and lubricates your joints.—
Rebecca Valdez,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Jezero's altitude rules it out as a target, however.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the upcoming rules conflict with F-Droid's distribution model.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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For its part, American Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 28 ships and sails exclusively in the United States, including along the Mississippi River, on the Columbia and Snake rivers, across Alaska, and beyond.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The brand operates through a global network of 227 stores.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Controls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controls. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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